City of Palo Alto City Council Councilmember Vicki Veenker

Sworn in as a new member of the Palo Alto City Council in January 2023, Vicki Veenker is the founder of Sibling Cities USA, a nonprofit organization that facilitates the pairing of cities to build cross-regional relationships. She obtained her law degree from Georgetown Law in 1998. In her law practice, she provides strategic representation to parties involved in IP disputes and has served as a mediator for over a decade. Her priorities as councilmember, according to her campaign, are elevating Palo Alto’s public schools and  parks, with a focus on innovation culture.

First elected: Nov.  8, 2022

Twitter bio: Founder @SiblingCities; IP attorney/mediator/bridge-builder/mom. Views are my own.

Alma maters: Georgetown Law School (juris doctor), Indiana University at Bloomington (bachelor’s degrees in biochemistry and political science)

Other offices held: Mediation panel member for the U.S. International Trade Commission (appointed in 2013)

Notable quote: “Palo Alto’s extraordinary residents, tradition of innovation and physical beauty are the making of a vibrant and successful community. Too often, our city is mired in disagreement that gets in the way. I am running to bridge our divides and unleash Palo Alto’s potential.” (Source: Palo Alto Weekly)